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Question

A compound contains elements X and Y in 1: 4 mass ratio. If the atomic masses of X and Y are in 1: 2 ratio, the empirical formula of the compound should be

Options

A.XY2
B.X2Y
C.XY4
D.X4Y

Solution

$N_{X}:N_{Y} = \frac{1}{1}:\frac{4}{2} = 1:2$

⇒ Empirical formula = XY2

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